Non Work-Related Court Appearance. When an employee is subpoenaed to testify or appear in court other than in an official capacity and where the employee is not personally involved in the action as the plaintiff, the defendant, the object of the investigation, or for purposes such as providing character testimony for a friend or family member, s/he shall not suffer any loss of his/her regular compensation for performance of such duty that takes place during time the employee is scheduled to work for the City; however, the employee shall be required to transfer any compensation except mileage and meal expenses received from any source other than the City for the performance of such duty on work time. Time not worked because of such duty shall not affect vacation or sick leave accrual, nor shall the employee be required to use paid leave for such time. This section shall only apply to civic duties performed during time the employee is actually scheduled to be at work on the day the civic obligation takes place.
Non Work-Related Court Appearance. In the case where a legal action does not pertain to a job-related matter, leave without pay shall be granted for an appearance before a court, legislative committee, judicial or quasi- judicial body as a witness in response to a subpoena or other order by proper authority compelling an employee’s attendance under penalty prescribed by law. The employee may also seek approval of use of his/her earned vacation, floating holiday or other applicable leave to cover the required time off.
Non Work-Related Court Appearance. A unit member who appears in court as a witness, plaintiff or defendant due to personal litigation or criminal charges or whose appearance is voluntary shall be required to use annual leave for any such absence from work.
Non Work-Related Court Appearance. Vacation may be taken for any non-work related compulsory appearance in court. If employee has no vacation credit, leave without pay may be granted.
